salary$39,150 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,900per year
Jobs in the area4,900people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Hartford?
Expensive. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 47.0% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $39,150 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,390 and $48,900.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 47.0% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.